Brodie Thomson, 16, sustained a serious head wound after he was hit by a falling pole while working at a block of flats in Kirkcaldy and spent six days on a ventilator
A teenager hurt in a scaffolding accident has managed his first steps after emerging from a nearly week-long coma. Brodie Thomson spent six days on a ventilator following the incident which happened whilst working at a block of flats in Kirkcaldy on Tuesday, 10 March.
The 16 year old from Denny suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling pole and was rushed to a specialist unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Family friend Lee Combes has shared a public update showing Brodie taking his first steps since the harrowing ordeal. Lee said: “He has been on his feet and is talking a little – although he’s not yet stringing full sentences together.
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“He has spoken and is aware of where he is and what’s going on. There is a long road ahead still. It is not known how long the road ahead is yet and it is unknown if any permanent damage has been done. He did a little bit of physio today. Nothing massive. However, as little as it is, it is still massive steps forward.”
Speaking to the Record, Lee added: “We are just glad he’s on the road to recovery and back on his feet but there is still a long way to go.”
On Tuesday, Brodie’s first gesture after regaining consciousness was to wipe tears from his girlfriend’s eyes. At the time, Lee said: “His dad told me his girlfriend was crying and Brodie managed to lift his hand up and wipe the tears from her eyes. He’s trying really hard.”
A fundraiser established by Lee and his company, Windsor Interiors, has collected over £8,500 to assist with Brodie’s recovery. Lee added: “The fundraiser is going well but we still have a way to go. We have raised nearly £9,000 and we are aiming for £10,000. Any donation is appreciated.”
Brodie had been working at a block of flats owned by Fife Council on Park View in Kirkcaldy when the incident occurred earlier this month. It is understood he had just finished his lunch break when he was struck by scaffolding material being taken down whilst he was on the ground.
An investigation is under way into the incident by Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.30am on Tuesday, March 10, we were made aware of a 16-year-old male having been injured by scaffolding on Park View in Kirkcaldy. Emergency services attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and the Health and Safety Executive has been made aware.”
A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: “We are aware and liaising with Police Scotland on this incident.” John Mills, Fife Council’s head of housing, stated: “We’re aware of the incident at Park View, Kirkcaldy, and will assist partners with their enquiries. Our thoughts are with the young man directly affected by the incident.”
To check out the fundraiser, visit the GoFundMe page here.
